[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian":3,"chapter-surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-341":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Surviving the Game as a Barbarian",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1327461,1764,"Chapter 341: Snowball (5)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-341",341,"\u003Cp>Bjorn Yandel is an evil spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It started as a rumor, but eventually, even the royal family acknowledged it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wouldn't be difficult to refute it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could just create an opportunity to prove myself and use Auril Gabis' gift. Then I could regain my noble title and my reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Something feels off.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead have immunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not legally, but morally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dead man was being accused of being an evil spirit, and the royal family was acknowledging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an absurd situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I need to lay low for a while...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't seem like some divine intervention or a coincidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was behind this rumor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the royal family had a reason for acknowledging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't know what that reason is.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't have enough information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was too dangerous to just go to the royal family and say, \"I'm alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone would be happy to see me alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some might even want to make my survival disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that someone was the royal family, I would be as good as dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I'll prove myself after I figure out what's going on.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I decided on my stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, gather information without revealing that I'm alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would clear my name and regain my title and reputation later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and lay down on the bed, looking at Erwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like I would have to rely on her for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't even have a place to stay, let alone money to buy clothes. And it would be impossible to gather information with this conspicuous body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bit embarrassing, showing up like this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But at least she passed out after just a few drinks. Maybe she's not completely gone...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was looking at Erwen, who was sleeping peacefully, when she suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long are you going to stare out the window?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen's eyes were open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's like you're waiting for someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh... she wasn't asleep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peaceful night passed, and as soon as the sun rose, Erwen got dressed and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she warned me repeatedly, as if she was worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't leave this room while I'm gone. Not even one step. I'll know if you do. Do you understand...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was curious about what she meant, but I just nodded and asked where she was going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going back to the sanctuary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, she had obtained the Pureblood and contracted the Spirit King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had her own duties and responsibilities—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to sell everything I can and find a better place to stay. This place... it's not... you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What's wrong with this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it's not that I don't like it... but it would be better to start fresh in a better place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I didn't understand, but I decided to accept that this inn wasn't a good place to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... I'll be back later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, wait. Can I ask you a favor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes? Do you want me to buy you some meat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not that... well, I'm not saying don't buy meat. But it's a different favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked Erwen to check the vault at the bank. And if there was anything inside, I told her to bring it to me without asking any questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I'll see you later, mister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen agreed and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't seem very reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Will she really bring it back...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt uneasy, but I didn't have a choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I went out, someone would definitely recognize me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'At least Amelia came back first.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was shocked last night when I realized that 22 years, the vault's time limit, had already passed. But luckily, it seemed like Amelia had taken care of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wouldn't have left that message otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I'll take it...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have extended the time limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And it seems like she's gotten stronger.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summon range of a clone made with [Self-Replication] is 5 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the clone's movement range is 100 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't seem like Amelia's real body was nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant she had obtained a new ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were three synergy skills that fit those conditions, according to the database.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But considering how Amelia had listened to my advice in the past...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dual Control].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She probably absorbed the Twin Hydra's essence and granted her clone independence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had already explained the drawbacks of the other synergy skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Okay, let's get some sleep...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was exhausted from staying up all night, so I went to bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after some time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister, wake up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... you're back...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my eyes and saw Erwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like about eight hours had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did anything happen outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... worried about me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I was sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hehe, that feels nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, so how did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that? I found a good house! It wasn't perfect because I didn't have much time, but don't worry! I renovated it properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't care much about the house, so I quickly moved on to the most important question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... what about the bank? How did that go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... the bank...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reaction was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she fail to open the vault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her the correct password.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, wait... could it be that Amelia failed to extend the time limit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was thinking about all the possibilities...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen handed me a crumpled piece of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took it, but I didn't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what is this...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The thing that was in the vault. You asked me to bring it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was there a hammer in there? About this big—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There wasn't anything like that. Just this letter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Letter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally realized what it was and carefully unfolded it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sender, but I knew who wrote it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia Rainwales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Can I read this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked Erwen for permission and quickly scanned the letter. It was crumpled, but I could still read it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To summarize:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had taken some measures, but just in case something went wrong and we couldn't meet, she was leaving this letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had extended the vault's time limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I should leave my current location, and she would come find me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, and lastly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kraul's Demon Crusher is...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the end of the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the last part was torn off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The most important part is missing!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked Erwen if she knew what the missing part said, but she shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said she didn't remember because she had only skimmed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'My hammer...!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a pang of anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if something had happened to it while I was gone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, that hasn't happened yet.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to think positively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Amelia was just holding onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if she wasn't, I could just send her a reply and find out what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I burned the letter and called Erwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was going to ask her to put my reply in the vault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay. It's not your fault that you received a love letter. It just means you're popular. What can you do about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, just in case, I closed the vault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should be angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had done something without my permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I was usually the type to get angry when I had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th, there's no way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blurted out a denial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an instinctive reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps I was worried about ruining our relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, I knew you would say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, we ate the food Erwen had brought and then it was nighttime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best time to use the darkness spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We used the darkness spirit to hide ourselves and walked to the house Erwen had found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You found this... in one day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a detached house with a high fence and a private garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, I have money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she had money, it was still unbelievable that she had found this place in one day. She must have bought it at full price without even negotiating...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe I should just buy a new Demon Crusher...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed Erwen into the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy iron gate closed behind us, and the lights turned on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then I realized...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, all the windows were boarded up with thick planks. It had looked dark from the outside, so I thought they had just drawn the curtains...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are the windows...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, this? Well, it would be troublesome if someone saw us from the outside, and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen smiled and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't have to go outside anymore, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... isn't this a bit much? Boarding up the windows? If you're worried about people seeing us, we have curtains, and the fence is really high...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt uneasy and tried to find a reason, but Erwen wouldn't listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, mister, you don't understand how dangerous the situation is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not just talking about you. What if they find out that I'm hiding you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It would be a big problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just a problem, it could destroy everything I had built.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen seemed emboldened by my agreement and raised her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right? So this is necessary! You're a trouble magnet. I have to take care of you, you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, what am I doing... look at you, all slumped over...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen seemed to feel sorry for me and offered a compromise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will be tough, but cheer up... I'll let you walk in the garden at night. Okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! But only if I'm with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, my reclusive life began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And time passed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The character's soul resonates and is drawn to a specific world.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was midnight on the 15th.\u003C\u002Fp>",1673,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.065Z",1,"novelbin.me","dd010e8e451393ea2870fb085602907109ae731c35823f3a4af5e359202bcc35","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-342","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-340",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]